A very mixed week with hazardous to cautious water conditions. Monday, Tuesday Day, Wednesday Night, and Thursday Day will have chances of rain. Sunday and Monday will have the greatest chances of rain with gusty winds, thunderstorms possible, heavy rains, and minor to moderate coastal flooding. Tuesday through Friday will have a mix of sun and clouds with chances of showers mixed in, everyday, except Friday for now. Highs will range from the 40ís to 60ís with lows in the 30ís and 40ís. Water conditions will be hazardous to cautious with Sunday, Monday and Tuesday the worst. Sunday and Monday will see Gale Force Winds, dangerous seas, and above normal high tides. Tides will be running 2-3 feet above High Astronomical Tide.

A strong low pressure system and its associated fronts will affect the region tonight and Monday. The low will move away allowing high pressure to build over the area for Monday night and through Tuesday. A low pressure system and its associated frontswill affect the area Wednesday through Thursday. An upper low will remain over the region into Friday. High pressure will build down across the area from Canada beginning Friday night and remaining into next weekend.

*****These forecasts are a general extended outlook for weather and water conditions over a large area, covering all of NJ and adjacent coastal waters to 50nm. Weather and water conditions can and do change frequently and can also be different for specific locations. Water conditions ratings are general guidelines only. Make sure to check the specific seas and winds for the area you will be traveling. Every boat and captain has different operating values. You should always check the most updated weather and water condition forecasts at NWS/NOAA and/or Buoy Weather or your trusted weather source before venturing out![/i]

*****Forecasts obtained from Buoy Weather & the National Weather Service (NOAA)